Anderson Children's Foundation

Indio Middle School PE

Indio Middle School

Physical Education (2018-2019)

Of
the many subjects students come across in school, there may be none more
important than physical education (P.E.). However, it's a subject that
needs constant monitoring and modifications for students of every level. A
high quality physical education program offers children opportunities to
develop the skills, dispositions, and concepts needed to be physically
active for life. Furthermore, regular physical activity not only helps
prevent major diseases but it also promotes learning, reduces stress, anxiety
and depression, and improves overall wellness. A student can excel in
academics and grow up to become a successful doctor, lawyer or engineer,
but with poor health any professional achievement becomes secondary. Over
the past years, IMS has developed a great running program that helps
students engage in physical activity. However, that is only a portion of
the school's population. Our Physical Education Department are always
looking into new ways to get more student engagement and develop a love
for living a healthy lifestyle. One of our main goals is not only to
concentrate on the physical portions of P.E. but also to educate our
students to become empowered for their own healthy life choices. Our school is over twenty years old and
very outdated on equipment.